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pity

Meaning of “pity”

Sense 1: Compassion or sorrow awakened by another's distress. Sense 2: As a verb, to feel or show compassion.

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30 occurrences29 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 7:16

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Proverbs 19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 19:17 · retained source text

Hee that hath pity vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the LORD; and that which he hath giuen, will he pay him againe.

1611 marginal noteOr, his deed.

1611 marginal noteMat. 10.42. and 25.40. 2.cor. 9.6. and 7.

Proverbs 28:8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 28:8 · retained source text

He that by vsurie and vniust gaine increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that wil pity the poore.

1611 marginal noteHebr. by increase.

1611 marginal noteChap. 13.22. eccles.2 26.

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